Expected

At 751 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near South Webster to near Hurricane. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...A quick 1 to 2 inches of rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flooding of poor drainage and low-lying areas along with reduced visibility. Locations impacted include... Nitro, Gallipolis, Winfield, Jefferson, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar, Hurricane, Sissonville, Milton, Eleanor, Buffalo, Poca,

At 640 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Ironwood, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Bessemer, Wakefield, Marenisco, Thomaston, Van Buskirk, Lake Gogebic State Park, and Chaney Lake. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Visibility is rapidly improving this morning and the dense fog advisory will expire at 7 AM.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Central and Eastern El Paso County, Rio Grande Valley along Southern Hudspeth County. * WHEN...Through 9 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially during extended periods of time outdoors. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose

At 710 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Lake Vesuvius, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lake Vesuvius, Milton, Buffalo, Ona, Waterloo, Aid, Crown City, Athalia, Grimms Landing, Green Bottom, Scottown, and Ashton. This includes Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 21 and 27.

At 614 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Blair, or 11 miles southeast of Whitehall, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Merrillan and Alma Center around 630 AM CDT. Hatfield around 640 AM CDT.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, strongest near the Wyoming border. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread in areas that have not received significant recent precipitation. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

Early season heat is upon us, with forecasted high temperatures for today and Thursday near 90 degrees. Dew points into the 70s will bring heat indices to between 95 to 104 degree range during peak heating both days. Use the following safety tips for facing the heat safely: * Stay hydrated, avoiding alcohol and drinks with heavy caffeine or sugar. * Dress in loose fitting clothing, light in color. * Take advantage of shade and air conditioning when possible.

The combination of temperatures in the upper 80s to around 90 and high humidity will result in the heat index reaching 95 to 100 today and then again on Thursday. With these being the first hot days of the year, it may take some time to get acclimated to these conditions. So be extra cautious and take precautions to deal with the heat. If planning to be outdoors for extended periods drink plenty of water, where light and loose clothing, and take frequent breaks.

At 531 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Jump River to 9 miles southeast of Sheldon to near Stanley. Movement was northeast at 70 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Jump River around 535 AM CDT.